Uranium (U) Properties and Facts

Element 92 - Actinide

What are the basic properties of Uranium?

Uranium (symbol: U) is a actinide with atomic number 92. Its atomic mass is 238.03 u, and it belongs to period 7 and group 3.

What is the electron configuration of Uranium?

The electron configuration is: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 4f¹⁴ 5s² 5p⁶ 5d¹⁰ 5f³ 6s² 6p⁶ 6d¹ 7s²

What are the physical properties of Uranium?

Melting point: 1405.3 K
Boiling point: 4404.0 K
Density: 19.1 g/cm³

What are the known isotopes of Uranium?

  • U-234: 0.0055% abundance
  • U-235: 0.72% abundance
  • U-238: 99.2745% abundance

What is the biological role and occurrence of Uranium?

Biological role: No biological role, highly toxic
Natural occurrence: Found in uranium ores such as uraninite

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